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Week 8: Pittsburgh Steelers at Denver Broncos

October 27, 2047
39°
Empower Field at Mile High (Denver, CO) Attendance: 56,108 (74%)
PIT has won the toss and elected to receive.
(15:00) 2-Michael Kittelson kicks 72 yards from DEN 35 to PIT -7. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-PIT 25 (15:00) 3-Bill Watkins pass Pass knocked down by 46-William Beard. incomplete, intended for 89-John Matrix.
Offensive Play: Strong I Big TE Post
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
2-10-PIT 25 (14:57) 3-Bill Watkins pass complete to 80-William Green to DEN 43 for 32 yards. Tackle by 47-James Alley.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Release Mid
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
1-10-DEN 43 (14:17) 3-Bill Watkins pass complete to 28-Randy Ferrell to DEN 31 for 12 yards. Tackle by 29-Delbert Scott.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
1-10-DEN 31 (13:41) 31-Thomas Barr ran to DEN 20 for 11 yards. Tackle by 39-Marcos Boone.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
1-10-DEN 20 (12:55) 3-Bill Watkins pass complete to 83-Robert Olive to DEN 12 for 8 yards. Tackle by 57-Antonio Morgan.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal TE Quick Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
2-2-DEN 12 (12:14) 3-Bill Watkins pass Pass knocked down by 56-James Rogers. incomplete, intended for 83-Robert Olive.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
3-2-DEN 12 (12:10) 3-Bill Watkins pass complete to 89-John Matrix to DEN 6 for 6 yards. Tackle by 39-Marcos Boone. PENALTY - Pass Interference (DEN 39-Marcos Boone) (Declined)
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
1-6-DEN 6 (12:07) 3-Bill Watkins pass Pass knocked down by 47-James Alley. incomplete, intended for 80-William Green.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
2-6-DEN 6 (12:03) 41-Kenneth White ran for 6 yards. TOUCHDOWN! DEN 0 PIT 6
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Left
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
(12:00) Extra point GOOD by 8-Roger Vargas. DEN 0 PIT 7
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(12:00) 8-Roger Vargas kicks 75 yards from PIT 35 to DEN -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-DEN 25 (12:00) 7-Richard Davis ran to DEN 26 for 1 yards. Tackle by 72-Bumpy Jonas.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
2-9-DEN 26 (11:17) 9-JJ McCarthy pass incomplete, intended for 7-Richard Davis.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
3-9-DEN 26 (11:13) 7-Richard Davis ran to DEN 39 for 13 yards. Tackle by 21-Christopher Pollard.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
1-10-DEN 39 (10:34) 7-Richard Davis ran to DEN 43 for 4 yards. Tackle by 21-Christopher Pollard.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz - Run Key
2-6-DEN 43 (9:53) PENALTY - False Start (DEN 8-Ricardo Mills)
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Delay
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
2-11-DEN 38 (9:53) 9-JJ McCarthy pass complete to 8-Ricardo Mills to DEN 41 for 3 yards. Tackle by 55-Richard Johnson. PIT 39-Brian Powell was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FB In
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
3-9-DEN 41 (9:15) 9-JJ McCarthy pass complete to 11-Michael Stagg to DEN 45 for 4 yards. Tackle by 20-Prince Mamuwalde.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz - Pass Key
4-4-DEN 45 (8:37) 15-Nathan Leonard punts 43 yards to PIT 12.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-PIT 12 (8:28) 3-Bill Watkins pass incomplete, intended for 83-Robert Olive.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
2-10-PIT 12 (8:25) 31-Thomas Barr ran to PIT 23 for 11 yards. Tackle by 39-Marcos Boone. PENALTY - Holding (PIT 79-Allan Nguyen)
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Zone Blitz
2-12-PIT 10 (8:22) 3-Bill Watkins pass incomplete, intended for 83-Robert Olive.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
3-12-PIT 10 (8:19) 3-Bill Watkins pass Pass knocked down by 94-Daniel Surber. incomplete, intended for 28-Randy Ferrell.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
4-12-PIT 10 (8:16) 15-Clyde Ordonez punts 48 yards to DEN 42. 8-Ricardo Mills to PIT 47 for 12 yards. Tackle by 62-John Farrar.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-PIT 47 (8:07) 7-Richard Davis ran to PIT 34 for 13 yards. Tackle by 23-Ronald Alvarez.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
1-10-PIT 34 (7:23) 7-Richard Davis ran to PIT 33 for 1 yards. Tackle by 42-Ryan Gaines.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Delay
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
2-9-PIT 33 (6:50) 9-JJ McCarthy pass Pass knocked down by 20-Prince Mamuwalde. incomplete, intended for 11-Michael Stagg.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
3-9-PIT 33 (6:46) 7-Richard Davis ran to PIT 30 for 3 yards. Tackle by 92-Mr. Virgil Tibbs. DEN 42-Glenn Perez was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3 - Pass Key
4-6-PIT 30 (6:10) 2-Michael Kittelson 47 yard field goal is GOOD. DEN 3 PIT 7
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(6:06) 2-Michael Kittelson kicks 74 yards from DEN 35 to PIT -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-PIT 25 (6:06) 3-Bill Watkins pass complete to 14-John Wirtz to PIT 32 for 7 yards. Tackle by 29-Delbert Scott.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal WR Quick In
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
2-3-PIT 32 (5:21) 3-Bill Watkins pass complete to 83-Robert Olive to PIT 37 for 4 yards. Tackle by 29-Delbert Scott. 83-Robert Olive breaks down the CB.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
1-10-PIT 37 (4:40) 31-Thomas Barr ran to PIT 41 for 4 yards. Tackle by 39-Marcos Boone.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
2-6-PIT 41 (3:57) 3-Bill Watkins pass complete to 80-William Green to DEN 42 for 17 yards. Tackle by 47-James Alley.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1 - Pass Key
1-10-DEN 42 (3:22) 31-Thomas Barr ran to DEN 35 for 8 yards. Tackle by 46-William Beard.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Strong Outside
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
2-2-DEN 35 (2:42) 31-Thomas Barr ran to DEN 30 for 5 yards. Tackle by 97-John Johnson.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
1-10-DEN 30 (2:04) 31-Thomas Barr ran to DEN 20 for 10 yards. Tackle by 39-Marcos Boone.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
1-10-DEN 20 (1:20) 3-Bill Watkins pass complete to 14-John Wirtz to DEN 7 for 13 yards. Tackle by 29-Delbert Scott.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
1-7-DEN 7 (0:35) 3-Bill Watkins sacked at DEN 16 for -8 yards (39-Marcos Boone)
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
End of first quarter.
2-16-DEN 16 (15:00) 3-Bill Watkins pass complete to 41-Kenneth White to DEN 11 for 4 yards. Tackle by 62-Gabriel Toner. 41-Kenneth White made a great move on the CB.
Offensive Play: Strong I Big Backfield Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man - Pass Key
3-11-DEN 11 (14:17) 3-Bill Watkins pass complete to 41-Kenneth White to DEN 9 for 2 yards. Tackle by 29-Delbert Scott.
Offensive Play: Strong I Big Backfield Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
4-9-DEN 9 (13:39) 8-Roger Vargas 26 yard field goal is GOOD. DEN 3 PIT 10
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(13:36) 8-Roger Vargas kicks 75 yards from PIT 35 to DEN -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-DEN 25 (13:36) 7-Richard Davis ran to DEN 32 for 7 yards. Tackle by 55-Richard Johnson. DEN 7-Richard Davis was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
2-3-DEN 32 (12:54) 49-Richard Merrick ran to DEN 31 for -1 yards. Tackle by 92-Mr. Virgil Tibbs.
Offensive Play: Weak I Big HB Lead Toss Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
3-4-DEN 31 (12:19) 9-JJ McCarthy pass complete to 42-Glenn Perez to DEN 37 for 6 yards. Tackle by 20-Prince Mamuwalde. 20-Prince Mamuwalde got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2 - Pass Key
1-10-DEN 37 (11:42) 49-Richard Merrick ran to DEN 36 for -1 yards. Tackle by 95-Harry Hernandez. 70-Ray Mora was completely beat on that play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
2-11-DEN 36 (11:05) 9-JJ McCarthy pass complete to 19-Harold Taylor to DEN 37 for 1 yards. Tackle by 42-Ryan Gaines.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
3-10-DEN 37 (10:32) 9-JJ McCarthy pass Pass knocked down by 92-Mr. Virgil Tibbs. incomplete, intended for 33-Justin Henderson.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FB In
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
4-10-DEN 37 (10:28) 15-Nathan Leonard punts 49 yards to PIT 14. Fair Catch by 88-Roger Riggs.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-PIT 14 (10:21) 31-Thomas Barr ran to PIT 15 for 1 yards. Tackle by 93-Andre Delvalle.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
2-9-PIT 15 (9:40) 3-Bill Watkins pass Pass knocked down by 29-Delbert Scott. incomplete, intended for 83-Robert Olive.
Offensive Play: Strong I Big WR Quick In
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
3-9-PIT 15 (9:38) 3-Bill Watkins pass complete to 31-Thomas Barr to PIT 22 for 7 yards. Tackle by 97-John Johnson.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
4-3-PIT 22 (9:00) 15-Clyde Ordonez punts 43 yards to DEN 35.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DEN 35 (8:50) 49-Richard Merrick ran to DEN 40 for 5 yards. Tackle by 21-Christopher Pollard.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
2-5-DEN 40 (8:13) 9-JJ McCarthy pass complete to 8-Ricardo Mills to DEN 45 for 4 yards. Tackle by 23-Ronald Alvarez. DEN 73-Fred Manley was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
3-1-DEN 45 (7:34) 9-JJ McCarthy pass complete to 8-Ricardo Mills to DEN 48 for 4 yards. Tackle by 21-Christopher Pollard.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
1-10-DEN 48 (6:49) 9-JJ McCarthy pass Pass knocked down by 92-Mr. Virgil Tibbs. incomplete, intended for 11-Michael Stagg. PENALTY - Pass Interference (PIT 92-Mr. Virgil Tibbs)
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
1-10-PIT 42 (6:44) 9-JJ McCarthy pass complete to 19-Harold Taylor to PIT 42 for a short gain. Tackle by 20-Prince Mamuwalde.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
2-10-PIT 42 (5:58) 49-Richard Merrick ran to PIT 34 for 8 yards. Tackle by 44-Carter Patterson.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2 - Run Key
3-2-PIT 34 (5:21) 33-Justin Henderson ran to PIT 36 for -1 yards. Tackle by 90-Johnny Lumpkins.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz - Run Key
4-3-PIT 36 (4:47) 2-Michael Kittelson 53 yard field goal is GOOD. DEN 6 PIT 10
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(4:43) 2-Michael Kittelson kicks 74 yards from DEN 35 to PIT -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-PIT 25 (4:43) 31-Thomas Barr ran to PIT 24 for -1 yards. Tackle by 56-James Rogers.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Stunt Blitz
2-11-PIT 24 (4:10) 3-Bill Watkins pass complete to 83-Robert Olive to PIT 31 for 7 yards. Tackle by 97-John Johnson.
Offensive Play: Strong I Big WR Quick In
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
3-4-PIT 31 (3:31) 31-Thomas Barr ran to PIT 40 for 9 yards. Tackle by 46-William Beard.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
1-10-PIT 40 (2:56) 3-Bill Watkins pass complete to 83-Robert Olive to DEN 49 for 11 yards. Tackle by 97-John Johnson.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
1-10-DEN 49 (2:12) 36-Ferrante Jones ran to DEN 39 for 10 yards. Tackle by 46-William Beard.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
Timeout for two minute warning.
2-1-DEN 39 (2:00) 31-Thomas Barr ran to DEN 36 for 3 yards. Tackle by 39-Marcos Boone. PIT 31-Thomas Barr was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz - Pass Key
Timeout PIT
1-10-DEN 36 (1:56) 3-Bill Watkins pass complete to 28-Randy Ferrell for 36 yards. TOUCHDOWN! DEN 6 PIT 16
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide WR Quick Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Zone Blitz
(1:51) Extra point GOOD by 8-Roger Vargas. DEN 6 PIT 17
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(1:51) 8-Roger Vargas kicks 72 yards from PIT 35 to DEN -7. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-DEN 25 (1:51) 7-Richard Davis ran to DEN 26 for 1 yards. Tackle by 21-Christopher Pollard. PIT 50-Gary Vela was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
2-9-DEN 26 (1:09) 7-Richard Davis ran to DEN 26 for a short loss. Tackle by 92-Mr. Virgil Tibbs.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz - Run Key
3-9-DEN 26 (0:30) 7-Richard Davis ran to DEN 35 for 10 yards. Tackle by 39-Brian Powell. PIT 39-Brian Powell was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Delay
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Timeout DEN
1-10-DEN 35 (0:23) 9-JJ McCarthy pass Pass knocked down by 93-Raymond Gant. incomplete, intended for 7-Richard Davis.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
2-10-DEN 35 (0:20) 9-JJ McCarthy pass Pass knocked down by 99-Neil McKenzie. incomplete, intended for 7-Richard Davis.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man QB Spy
3-10-DEN 35 (0:17) 9-JJ McCarthy pass incomplete, intended for 7-Richard Davis. Pressure by 90-Johnny Lumpkins.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
4-10-DEN 35 (0:14) 15-Nathan Leonard punts 44 yards to PIT 21. Fair Catch by 88-Roger Riggs.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-PIT 21 (0:07) 36-Ferrante Jones ran to PIT 31 for 11 yards. Tackle by 46-William Beard.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
End of half.
(15:00) 8-Roger Vargas kicks 75 yards from PIT 35 to DEN -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-DEN 25 (15:00) 9-JJ McCarthy pass Pass knocked down by 55-Richard Johnson. incomplete, intended for 7-Richard Davis.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR RB Curls
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
2-10-DEN 25 (14:57) 9-JJ McCarthy pass complete to 8-Ricardo Mills to DEN 28 for 3 yards. Tackle by 23-Ronald Alvarez.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
3-7-DEN 28 (14:21) 9-JJ McCarthy sacked at DEN 18 for -10 yards (50-Gary Vela). Sack allowed by 60-Bryan Germain.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Strong Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1 - Pass Key
4-17-DEN 18 (13:37) 15-Nathan Leonard punts 56 yards to PIT 26.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-PIT 26 (13:26) 3-Bill Watkins ran to PIT 35 for 8 yards. Tackle by 56-James Rogers. PENALTY - Facemask (DEN 46-William Beard)
Offensive Play: Strong I Big TE Post
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
1-10-PIT 50 (13:21) 36-Ferrante Jones ran to DEN 46 for 5 yards. Tackle by 47-James Alley.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Strong Outside
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
2-5-DEN 46 (12:46) 31-Thomas Barr ran to DEN 34 for 11 yards. Tackle by 46-William Beard.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3 - Run Key
1-10-DEN 34 (12:11) 3-Bill Watkins pass Pass knocked down by 97-John Johnson. incomplete, intended for 80-William Green.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside - Pass Key
2-10-DEN 34 (12:07) 3-Bill Watkins pass complete to 36-Ferrante Jones to DEN 29 for 5 yards. Tackle by 46-William Beard. PIT 70-William Anderson was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2 - Pass Key
3-5-DEN 29 (11:27) 3-Bill Watkins pass complete to 89-John Matrix to DEN 9 for 21 yards. Tackle by 32-Gordon Korando. PIT 83-Robert Olive was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Strong I Big TE Post
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2 - Pass Key
1-9-DEN 9 (10:43) 41-Kenneth White ran to DEN 9 for a short loss. Tackle by 91-Charles Meza.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Left
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
2-9-DEN 9 (9:59) 36-Ferrante Jones ran to DEN 4 for 5 yards. Tackle by 91-Charles Meza.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
3-4-DEN 4 (9:19) 3-Bill Watkins pass complete to 14-John Wirtz for 4 yards. TOUCHDOWN! 14-John Wirtz breaks down the CB. DEN 6 PIT 23
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1 - Pass Key
(9:17) Extra point GOOD by 8-Roger Vargas. DEN 6 PIT 24
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(9:17) 8-Roger Vargas kicks 73 yards from PIT 35 to DEN -8. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-DEN 25 (9:17) 7-Richard Davis ran to DEN 41 for 16 yards. Tackle by 39-Brian Powell.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
1-10-DEN 41 (8:37) 49-Richard Merrick ran to DEN 44 for 2 yards. Tackle by 21-Christopher Pollard.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz - Run Key
2-8-DEN 44 (7:57) 9-JJ McCarthy pass complete to 49-Richard Merrick to DEN 48 for 4 yards. Tackle by 93-Raymond Gant.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR RB Curls
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
3-4-DEN 48 (7:14) 7-Richard Davis ran to DEN 49 for 1 yards. Tackle by 55-Richard Johnson.
Offensive Play: Weak I Big HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3 - Pass Key
4-3-DEN 49 (6:37) 15-Nathan Leonard punts 44 yards to PIT 7.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-PIT 7 (6:28) 31-Thomas Barr ran to PIT 6 for -1 yards. Tackle by 90-Ray Jaeger.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Strong Outside
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
2-11-PIT 6 (5:44) 31-Thomas Barr ran to PIT 14 for 8 yards. Tackle by 56-James Rogers.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under - Run Key
3-3-PIT 14 (5:07) 3-Bill Watkins pass incomplete, dropped by 83-Robert Olive. 97-John Johnson got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under - Pass Key
4-3-PIT 14 (5:03) 15-Clyde Ordonez punts 50 yards to DEN 36. 8-Ricardo Mills to DEN 49 for 14 yards. Tackle by 62-John Farrar. PIT 55-Richard Johnson was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DEN 49 (4:54) 9-JJ McCarthy pass complete to 11-Michael Stagg to PIT 40 for 11 yards. Tackle by 20-Prince Mamuwalde.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
1-10-PIT 40 (4:14) 7-Richard Davis ran to PIT 29 for 10 yards. Tackle by 99-Neil McKenzie. DEN 19-Harold Taylor was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
1-10-PIT 29 (3:33) 9-JJ McCarthy pass Pass knocked down by 99-Neil McKenzie. incomplete, intended for 49-Richard Merrick.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3 - Pass Key
2-10-PIT 29 (3:29) 9-JJ McCarthy pass incomplete, dropped by 11-Michael Stagg. Pressure by 72-Bumpy Jonas.
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 TE Deep Out
Defensive Play: Dime Flat Man Cover 1
3-10-PIT 29 (3:25) 9-JJ McCarthy pass complete to 84-Steven Ruano to PIT 13 for 16 yards. Tackle by 55-Richard Johnson. 84-Steven Ruano did some fancy footwork there. Pressure by 90-Johnny Lumpkins.
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 TE Deep Out
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Man Cover 1
1-10-PIT 13 (2:48) 9-JJ McCarthy pass complete to 7-Richard Davis to PIT 5 for 7 yards. Tackle by 92-Mr. Virgil Tibbs. 92-Mr. Virgil Tibbs got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
2-3-PIT 5 (2:11) 7-Richard Davis ran to PIT 4 for 2 yards. Tackle by 47-Francisco Jackson. PENALTY - Offsides (PIT 95-Harry Hernandez)
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz - Run Key
1-3-PIT 3 (2:08) 7-Richard Davis ran to PIT 3 for a short loss. Tackle by 93-Raymond Gant.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz - Run Key
2-3-PIT 3 (1:28) 7-Richard Davis ran to PIT 2 for 1 yards. Tackle by 93-Raymond Gant.
Offensive Play: Weak I Big HB Lead Toss Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
3-2-PIT 2 (0:50) 49-Richard Merrick ran to PIT 0 for 2 yards. Tackle by 39-Brian Powell.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
4-1-PIT 0 (0:03) 2-Michael Kittelson 18 yard field goal is GOOD. DEN 9 PIT 24
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(0:01) 2-Michael Kittelson kicks 73 yards from DEN 35 to PIT -8. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-PIT 25 (0:01) 3-Bill Watkins pass complete to 83-Robert Olive to PIT 32 for 7 yards. Tackle by 29-Delbert Scott.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1 - Pass Key
End of third quarter.
2-3-PIT 32 (15:00) 3-Bill Watkins pass Pass knocked down by 97-John Johnson. incomplete, intended for 83-Robert Olive.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal TE Quick Out
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under - Pass Key
3-3-PIT 32 (14:58) 36-Ferrante Jones ran to PIT 36 for 4 yards. Tackle by 56-James Rogers.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
1-10-PIT 36 (14:22) 36-Ferrante Jones ran to PIT 45 for 9 yards. Tackle by 46-William Beard.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under - Run Key
2-1-PIT 45 (13:37) 3-Bill Watkins pass incomplete, intended for 80-William Green.
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Quick Outs
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1 - Pass Key
3-1-PIT 45 (13:34) 4-Vernon Scott ran to PIT 44 for -1 yards. Tackle by 26-James Windle. 28-Randy Ferrell was completely beat on that play.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
4-3-PIT 44 (12:56) 15-Clyde Ordonez punts 37 yards to DEN 20.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DEN 20 (12:46) 7-Richard Davis ran to DEN 18 for -1 yards. Tackle by 72-Bumpy Jonas. DEN 73-Fred Manley was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
2-11-DEN 18 (12:10) 9-JJ McCarthy pass complete to 8-Ricardo Mills to DEN 24 for 6 yards. Tackle by 39-Brian Powell. Pressure by 90-Johnny Lumpkins.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FB In
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
3-6-DEN 24 (11:33) 49-Richard Merrick ran to DEN 23 for -1 yards. Tackle by 90-Johnny Lumpkins.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz - Run Key
4-6-DEN 23 (10:54) 15-Nathan Leonard punts 50 yards to PIT 26. Fair Catch by 88-Roger Riggs. DEN 47-James Alley was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-PIT 26 (10:48) 31-Thomas Barr ran to PIT 30 for 4 yards. Tackle by 26-James Windle.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
2-6-PIT 30 (10:03) 36-Ferrante Jones ran to PIT 38 for 8 yards. Tackle by 26-James Windle. 14-John Wirtz missed that block completely. DEN 39-Marcos Boone was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
1-10-PIT 38 (9:18) 31-Thomas Barr ran to PIT 37 for -2 yards. Tackle by 93-Andre Delvalle. 70-William Anderson missed that block completely.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Strong Outside
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man - Run Key
2-12-PIT 37 (8:37) 31-Thomas Barr ran to PIT 39 for 3 yards. Tackle by 46-William Beard.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Strong Outside
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2 - Run Key
3-9-PIT 39 (7:57) 36-Ferrante Jones ran to DEN 49 for 12 yards. Tackle by 46-William Beard.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1 - Run Key
1-10-DEN 49 (7:15) 31-Thomas Barr ran to DEN 42 for 7 yards. Tackle by 29-Delbert Scott.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Strong Outside
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under - Run Key
2-3-DEN 42 (6:42) 28-Randy Ferrell ran to DEN 29 for 13 yards. Tackle by 20-Christoper Brandt. PIT 83-Robert Olive was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal 3 Deep Zone Flat Right - Run Key
1-10-DEN 29 (6:00) 36-Ferrante Jones ran to DEN 22 for 7 yards. Tackle by 32-Gordon Korando.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under - Run Key
2-3-DEN 22 (5:24) 31-Thomas Barr ran to DEN 22 for a short loss. Tackle by 90-Ray Jaeger.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2 - Run Key
3-3-DEN 22 (4:49) 36-Ferrante Jones ran to DEN 18 for 4 yards. Tackle by 62-Gabriel Toner. 88-Roger Riggs totally missed that block.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Strong Outside
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man - Run Key
1-10-DEN 18 (4:15) 31-Thomas Barr ran to DEN 15 for 3 yards. Tackle by 32-Gordon Korando.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz - Run Key
2-7-DEN 15 (3:36) 36-Ferrante Jones ran to DEN 17 for -2 yards. Tackle by 90-Ray Jaeger. 65-Scott Keller missed that block completely.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2 - Run Key
3-9-DEN 17 (3:01) 31-Thomas Barr ran to DEN 7 for 10 yards. Tackle by 29-Delbert Scott. PIT 31-Thomas Barr was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1 - Run Key
1-7-DEN 7 (2:22) 36-Ferrante Jones ran to DEN 4 for 3 yards. Tackle by 56-James Rogers.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1 - Run Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
2-4-DEN 4 (2:00) 36-Ferrante Jones ran to DEN 5 for -2 yards. Tackle by 90-Ray Jaeger. I think the offense is starting to overuse that play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3 - Run Key
Timeout DEN
3-5-DEN 5 (1:55) 31-Thomas Barr ran for 5 yards. TOUCHDOWN! DEN 9 PIT 30
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Strong Outside
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man - Run Key
(1:53) Extra point GOOD by 8-Roger Vargas. DEN 9 PIT 31
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(1:53) 8-Roger Vargas kicks 74 yards from PIT 35 to DEN -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-DEN 25 (1:53) 9-JJ McCarthy pass complete to 19-Harold Taylor to DEN 34 for 9 yards. Tackle by 42-Ryan Gaines.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
2-1-DEN 34 (1:31) 9-JJ McCarthy sacked at DEN 24 for -10 yards (72-Bumpy Jonas). Sack allowed by 74-Justin Smalls.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Deep Weak In and Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1 - Pass Key
3-11-DEN 24 (1:05) 9-JJ McCarthy pass complete to 42-Glenn Perez to DEN 30 for 6 yards. Tackle by 99-Neil McKenzie.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal PA Rollout
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3 - Pass Key
4-5-DEN 30 (0:42) 15-Nathan Leonard punts 46 yards to PIT 23. 88-Roger Riggs to PIT 23 for 1 yards. Tackle by 57-Antonio Morgan.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-PIT 23 (0:34) 31-Thomas Barr ran to PIT 21 for -3 yards. Tackle by 32-Gordon Korando. I think the offense is starting to overuse that play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Stunt Blitz - Run Key
2-13-PIT 21 (0:01) 36-Ferrante Jones ran to PIT 23 for 2 yards. Tackle by 26-James Windle. 28-Randy Ferrell missed that block completely.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under - Run Key
End of fourth quarter.

Final Score: Denver Broncos 9, Pittsburgh Steelers 31